Step back in time to the roaring twenties at the inaugural Lifeline New England North West Gala Ball. Read more here.
Mental Health
UNE seeks 100 people for neuroscience study on depression
UNE is looking for people to take part in a large study to help improve the early diagnosis and treatment of depression.
New Chancellor induction clouded by student welfare concerns
The University of New England has officially welcomed its new Chancellor, Dr Sarah Pearson, but her installation ceremony and this week’s graduation ceremonies have been overshadowed by claims of ongoing student mistreatment at Robb College.
DART Calls for Banksia House detox facility
Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment New England Northwest is one step closer to achieving its dream of having a dedicated detoxification centre in Tamworth after Council last night voted unanimously to write a letter to Hunter New supporting DART NENW’s idea to repurpose the Banksia House building.
Are you up for the Push up Challenge?
headspace Armidale rallies the support of the community in their push for better mental health this June. Find out more here.
New Tamworth Mental Health Unit reaches milestone
The construction of Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health is well underway, with the bones of the building completed and only the internal fit-out left to do.
Labor’s billion-dollar boost opens mental health debate
Labor and the coalition are at odds on how best to improve mental health care, with the government pledging $1 billion to increase access to services.
Joint call for urgent action to address suicide in rural areas
Some 30 organisations have made a joint call for the Government to fund an efforts tor prevent suicide in rural areas.
Council staff tickled pink with new threads
Armidale Regional Council staff will be adding a touch of colour to their uniforms this week while drawing attention to mental health issues.
Bipartisan commitments to boost Medicare cement health as leading election issue
A landmark bipartisan pledge to invest in Medicare aims to ensure nine in 10 visits to the doctor will be free within the decade, with a bigger boost for rural doctors.